Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924

GA 263 — 27 September 1923, Hildesheim

Letter from Edith Maryon

Edith Maryon to Rudolf Steiner

Sculptor's studio, Goetheanum
Dornach near Basel,
Thursday, September 26 [27] 1923

Dear and beloved teacher,

The sun has become so gloriously warm in the garden that I am able to sit and write outside.

A letter from Mrs. Mackenzie has just arrived, and seems to have crossed with mine. She asks that I discuss some things with you, but these will probably have to await your arrival. Among other things, she thinks that the time has come to send someone to America to give lectures and further develop the existing interest. But it would have to be someone who speaks English; she says she was very surprised to see how chauvinistically minded people are and how strong the feeling against the German language is, it is even forbidden in schools!!! Which seemed almost unbelievable to her! She has seen many of the Honolulu members. She wonders if Kaufmann might be the most suitable person?

Because of Mrs. Plincke, they have encountered difficulties with the authorities. It seems to be against the law to give a position to someone of German nationality. (Humane law, isn't it?). She interviewed the officials from the Board of Education and assured them that it was necessary to teach eurythmy in the school and that she had already paid the travel expenses for Mrs. Plincke. The official asked if Dr. Steiner could not send someone else? The decision is still pending. Miss Cross has gained many new students and really needs this assistant.

The blasting continues. In the second shot, the stones were hurled vertically upwards, many fell down at the Brodbeck house. The carpentry workshop windows are now boarded up. In Frau Doktor's room a windowpane has burst, etc., but nothing of significance. I think of yesterday's lecture, and hope that all went well. And that one sometimes rests a little? I send all my good thoughts.

With warmest regards,

Edith Maryon